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steve smith was still there as he had been all day, as he always seems to be. with england getting no help from the pitch and even less from the australian captain, all that was left was for smith to complete his century and secured the draw. england could not shift him, whatever their efforts. a draw meant that england would not have to suffer the embarrassment of a 5—0 whitewash but they did not get the victory they felt their performance deserved and i asked the england captain whether his main emotion was pride or frustration. i am very proud of the way they went about it. came off three very difficult games and putting in a performance like that is pleasing and that is what we are about as a side. it is a fair reflection of what we are capable of asa team. on a very unresponsive wicket, to perform the way we did on the first and second day was outstanding. there has been criticism of this pitch which has been slow and has not allowed free scoring or easy wicket taking and even steve smith who scored so many runs on it said it was not an ideal surface. i
steve smith was still there as he had been all day, as he always seems to be. with england getting no help from the pitch and even less from the australian captain, all that was left was for smith to complete his century and secured the draw. england could not shift him, whatever their efforts. a draw meant that england would not have to suffer the embarrassment of a 5—0 whitewash but they did not get the victory they felt their performance deserved and i asked the england captain whether his...
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smith completing his double century. the world's number one batsman with yet another masterclass, as australia piled on the misery. smith still there on 229, marsh on 181 on a day when england's bowling limitations were painfully exposed. a tough day for england's bowlers. credit to craig 0verton, who was bowling with a cracked rib. what a show of courage from him. but the limitations of the bowling attack was very plain to see. afterwards paul farbrace, england's assistant coach, admitted it had been very difficult day for them. the majority of our ways of taking wickets with the attack we have is to be monotonous with lying on length and we tried that exceptionally hard. we thought the cracks might open up a bit more and come into play for us. there was a bit of variable bounce yesterday but it hasn't been case today. it bounced off the nice —— nicely off the middle of the bat most of the day. as for australia, what performances from steve smith and mitchell marsh, who was recalled to the team for this match. he re
smith completing his double century. the world's number one batsman with yet another masterclass, as australia piled on the misery. smith still there on 229, marsh on 181 on a day when england's bowling limitations were painfully exposed. a tough day for england's bowlers. credit to craig 0verton, who was bowling with a cracked rib. what a show of courage from him. but the limitations of the bowling attack was very plain to see. afterwards paul farbrace, england's assistant coach, admitted it...
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it looked like it switched stephen smith on a bit. i was not sure whether to let him go or bring him back in but he was enjoying being out there. i was happy with how things were going. a good day for australia after being put into bat. they will resume tomorrow on 209—4. shaun marsh and peter handscomb the not out batsmen. as they proved in brisbane they can bat deep. the late order can add significant runs. england know they have to make some early breakthroughs on day two. england's suspended all—rounder ben stokes has practiced with his new team—mates in new zealand. he's joined the club side canterbury and he's set to play for them tomorrow. stokes can't play for england until a decision has been made on whether he'll be charged following his arrest on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm in september. that's unlikely to be for several weeks, and in the mean—time he's free to play domestic cricket in any country. are you looking forward to tomorrow? excited. looking forward to getting back out and playing some cricket.
it looked like it switched stephen smith on a bit. i was not sure whether to let him go or bring him back in but he was enjoying being out there. i was happy with how things were going. a good day for australia after being put into bat. they will resume tomorrow on 209—4. shaun marsh and peter handscomb the not out batsmen. as they proved in brisbane they can bat deep. the late order can add significant runs. england know they have to make some early breakthroughs on day two. england's...
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smith out for a0. easy this test cricket isn't it? soon england were reminded it is anything but as australia passed 200 at the close. the visitors with plenty work to do after a day of mixed fortunes. it was a good day for craig overton, making his test debut for england in the ashes. what a first wicket to take! steve smith, the man who dominated the first test in brisbane. a moment to remember for craig overton. he spoke about that experience. my dream was always to play for england. to be in a test team against australia in australia is more special. you cannot put into words what it means. it is that special. to have the chance to play for england is a dream come true. it is nice that my folks are here, for them to see it. hopefully i have made them proud. as for australia, their top scorer on day one was kawaja, with the half century. he was there when there were those verbal exchanges between the australian captain steve smith, stuart broad and jimmy anderson. there has been lots of tension between the two teams in the build up
smith out for a0. easy this test cricket isn't it? soon england were reminded it is anything but as australia passed 200 at the close. the visitors with plenty work to do after a day of mixed fortunes. it was a good day for craig overton, making his test debut for england in the ashes. what a first wicket to take! steve smith, the man who dominated the first test in brisbane. a moment to remember for craig overton. he spoke about that experience. my dream was always to play for england. to be...
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steve smith is very much the key man. 92 not out going into day three. if he gets a big century, australia will still be hopeful of securing a first—innings lead and a chance to win the match. the walls are now seven points clear after defeating sheffield wednesday. this terrific strike was enough to seal the win. he showed why he is the most expensive player ever signed by a championship club. they believe they spend around £15 million for him. a packed weekend of premier league action to come. manchester city playtime in the late kickoff tomorrow. they have dominated the season so far 15 consecutive wins. can anyone stop them? arsenal, consecutive wins. can anyone stop them ? arsenal, chelsea, consecutive wins. can anyone stop them? arsenal, chelsea, liverpool and manchester united have all tried and manchester united have all tried and failed at tottenham spurs have history on their side. mid- mid— december and manchester city are moving from probably uncatchable to possibly invincible. today they play the spurs, the only team in the top six they
steve smith is very much the key man. 92 not out going into day three. if he gets a big century, australia will still be hopeful of securing a first—innings lead and a chance to win the match. the walls are now seven points clear after defeating sheffield wednesday. this terrific strike was enough to seal the win. he showed why he is the most expensive player ever signed by a championship club. they believe they spend around £15 million for him. a packed weekend of premier league action to...
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steve smith decided not to and is probably regretting that thou. england‘s bowlers found their groove under the lights. that batting session, perhaps the batsmen ‘s eyes still adjusting to the lights. two wickets thejimmy adjusting to the lights. two wickets the jimmy anderson and adjusting to the lights. two wickets thejimmy anderson and two wickets chris woakes including the prized scalp of the australian captain steve smith. how key will that be as far as england and australia are concerned? far as england and australia are concerned 7 england far as england and australia are concerned? england giving themselves a glimmer of hope going in today for. we have pushed australia back tonight, that is good to see. we can take some positives from that. obviously we are behind in the game but at the same time it is really good, the fact that we fought back and showed good character to get ourselves back in the game. obviously we had a tough session with the batjust obviously we had a tough session with the bat just to close out today's play. there's
steve smith decided not to and is probably regretting that thou. england‘s bowlers found their groove under the lights. that batting session, perhaps the batsmen ‘s eyes still adjusting to the lights. two wickets thejimmy adjusting to the lights. two wickets the jimmy anderson and adjusting to the lights. two wickets thejimmy anderson and two wickets chris woakes including the prized scalp of the australian captain steve smith. how key will that be as far as england and australia are...
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but the decision by steve smith not to enforce the follow—on does not look so clever with australia four wickets down going into today for. these were the thoughts of their fast bowler mitchell starc. we know the night sessions are the toughest as was automatic. —— as we saw to night. if england want to go to win this test much they will have to go through two night session. great sign for us, if you look at session closed there with the bat. with a lead of 260 going into a day session if you like, we are still very much in the driving seat. despite the latest drama, australia still very much in control. they lead by 268 runs going into day four. england hope they can get early wickets, put more pressure on australia, but even so australia ina great on australia, but even so australia in a great position to go 2—0 up in the series and from there, it is a long way back for england. so, yet another dramatic day of ashes cricket down under... in the afternoon session it looked like australia were on the way to going 2—0 up in the series, but after losing those late wickets, have the
but the decision by steve smith not to enforce the follow—on does not look so clever with australia four wickets down going into today for. these were the thoughts of their fast bowler mitchell starc. we know the night sessions are the toughest as was automatic. —— as we saw to night. if england want to go to win this test much they will have to go through two night session. great sign for us, if you look at session closed there with the bat. with a lead of 260 going into a day session if...
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however, the australia captain steve smith is doing his best to reduce the arrears. our correspondent andy swiss is watching a delicately balanced match in perth. at first, dyfed milan and jonny ba i rstow at first, dyfed milan and jonny bairstow continued their marathon partnership. bairstow reaching his century. he celebrated by head—butting his helmet, a reference to that now infamous incident in a bar in perth. but when dawid malan went finally for m0, the rest of england's batting collapsed pretty horribly. they lost their last six wickets for just 35 runs, 403 horribly. they lost their last six wickets forjust 35 runs, 403 all out. they will feel as if they should have got a lot more than that. but england's bolus set about repairing the damage, two wickets for craig 0verton. but then, a half—ce ntu ry for craig 0verton. but then, a half—century from usman khawaja, a 92 not out from captain steve smith, turning things around in australia's favour. so in the end, it was australia's day but no doubting england's man of the day, jonny ba i rstow, england's m
however, the australia captain steve smith is doing his best to reduce the arrears. our correspondent andy swiss is watching a delicately balanced match in perth. at first, dyfed milan and jonny ba i rstow at first, dyfed milan and jonny bairstow continued their marathon partnership. bairstow reaching his century. he celebrated by head—butting his helmet, a reference to that now infamous incident in a bar in perth. but when dawid malan went finally for m0, the rest of england's batting...
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a key moment and then steve smith stabilised things. he remained unbeaten and england must worry that they are perhaps unbeatable. well james anderson and david warner where the key players of the day. the contrast in emotions. i was disappointed with the way i played the shot, i have played it many times in my career. we spoke about being cautious of the horizontal cut shots and making sure of communicating. and we had two of them in the same over, one potentially dismissing me. quite annoyed. and then getting recalled was fantastic. but yes, a bit of a roller—coaster of emotions between those two deliveries. we did not start very well, we did not adjust quickly adapt to conditions of the picture above and when you bowl at someone picture above and when you bowl at someone like shane warne, on a pitch like that, you do not bowl to your best and he will hurt you. so we regrouped at lunch and decided it was a really slow pitch, really try and slow so we thought just try and bowl straight. we went slightly wide. and the second session i
a key moment and then steve smith stabilised things. he remained unbeaten and england must worry that they are perhaps unbeatable. well james anderson and david warner where the key players of the day. the contrast in emotions. i was disappointed with the way i played the shot, i have played it many times in my career. we spoke about being cautious of the horizontal cut shots and making sure of communicating. and we had two of them in the same over, one potentially dismissing me. quite annoyed....
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captain steve smith was in tea rs of turmoil. captain steve smith was in tears of laughter at the press conference at the end of the first test alongside bankrupt. but england's skipperjoe root has been less tha n england's skipperjoe root has been less than impressed.” england's skipperjoe root has been less than impressed. i would like to think that steve has a good amount of humility about him and he is laughing at the scenario and comments rather than the situation of things. i think it is important that we sort of just of things. i think it is important that we sort ofjust move on. it is quite an insignificant part of what is such an important series that the cricket should be the main focal point of what we speak about. steve smith has insisted he wasn't mocking the england team when he was laughing at the press conference and he also says his team didn't overstep the mark during that first test but he also hit back at the england fast bowlerjimmy anderson over suggestions he made at the australian team were bullies.” t
captain steve smith was in tea rs of turmoil. captain steve smith was in tears of laughter at the press conference at the end of the first test alongside bankrupt. but england's skipperjoe root has been less tha n england's skipperjoe root has been less than impressed.” england's skipperjoe root has been less than impressed. i would like to think that steve has a good amount of humility about him and he is laughing at the scenario and comments rather than the situation of things. i think it...
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so rarely does steve smith that these escape. cook on 66. questions have been asked about his appetite for batting but look at the reaction when he went to his hundred in the last over of the day. his a nswer to in the last over of the day. his answer to those who doubted him. the celebrations were huge when he got the hundred, people jumping celebrations were huge when he got the hundred, peoplejumping up. it's testa m e nt to the hundred, peoplejumping up. it's testament to the blokey is. a very calm character, not someone who gets particularly fazed or down. he went through so much stuff of his captaincy, i'm not sure stick about scoring runs is going to bother him too much. this might be seen as too little too late. afterwards to the ashes. at least at last england have had their day in the sun. patrick geary, bbc news, melbourne. southampton have accepted a £75m bid from liverpool for defender virgil van dijk. that sum would be a world record for a defender. the netherlands international had been expected to join the reds last summer a
so rarely does steve smith that these escape. cook on 66. questions have been asked about his appetite for batting but look at the reaction when he went to his hundred in the last over of the day. his a nswer to in the last over of the day. his answer to those who doubted him. the celebrations were huge when he got the hundred, people jumping celebrations were huge when he got the hundred, peoplejumping up. it's testa m e nt to the hundred, peoplejumping up. it's testament to the blokey is. a...
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smith insists he was not mocking england and hit back at claims from bowlerjimmy anderson that australia are bullies. at claims from bowlerjimmy anderson that australia are bullieslj at claims from bowlerjimmy anderson that australia are bullies. i think it's interesting coming from jimmy, calling us bullies and sledges, i think he is one of the biggest sledges in the game, to be honest. for me back in 2010 when i first started and wasn't any good, he was pretty ha p py started and wasn't any good, he was pretty happy to get stuck into me then. the fallout from the first test this has —— has only ramped up the tension between these teams, but australia know another win here and the ashes will be within touching. the cool weather here should help england's bowlers, but they know it is make or break. is this must win for england? i think so, if you are 2-0 for england? i think so, if you are 2—0 here and you go to perth where you haven't won the generations, i think it will make winning the ashes very difficult. in new zealand, ben stokes is making his comeback this weekend, could he
smith insists he was not mocking england and hit back at claims from bowlerjimmy anderson that australia are bullies. at claims from bowlerjimmy anderson that australia are bullieslj at claims from bowlerjimmy anderson that australia are bullies. i think it's interesting coming from jimmy, calling us bullies and sledges, i think he is one of the biggest sledges in the game, to be honest. for me back in 2010 when i first started and wasn't any good, he was pretty ha p py started and wasn't any...
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afterwards, steven smith words in tears of laughter and the england skipper was unimpressed. if that's not motivation for getting the lads up for this week don't know what is. i'd like to think it was about the situation, i don't know steve that well bad like to think he has a bit more respect for our team than to be mocking us. in cricket those situations can come back and bite you. smith insists he wasn't mocking ingram and hit back atjames hunt jimmy anderson that australia are bullies. i think it's interesting coming from jimmy: as bullies. bullies. i think it's interesting coming fromjimmy: as bullies. i think is one of the biggest sledgers in the game. going back to 2010 were started and wasn't any good. he was pretty ha p py started and wasn't any good. he was pretty happy to get stuck into me then. the fallout from the first test has only ramped up the tension between these teams. by australia 110w between these teams. by australia now another win here and the ashes will be within touching distance. the cool weather here should help england's bowlers and they know thi
afterwards, steven smith words in tears of laughter and the england skipper was unimpressed. if that's not motivation for getting the lads up for this week don't know what is. i'd like to think it was about the situation, i don't know steve that well bad like to think he has a bit more respect for our team than to be mocking us. in cricket those situations can come back and bite you. smith insists he wasn't mocking ingram and hit back atjames hunt jimmy anderson that australia are bullies. i...
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so rarely does steve smith let these escape. cook was on 66. questions have been asked about cook's appetite for batting but look at the reaction when he went to his hundred in the last over of the day. his answer to those who doubted him. the celebrations in the dressing room when he got that hundred were huge, people jumping up, room when he got that hundred were huge, peoplejumping up, and that is testa m e nt to huge, peoplejumping up, and that is testament to the bloke is. he's not someone testament to the bloke is. he's not someone who gets particularly fazed or down, he went through so much stuff with his captaincy, i'm not sure a bit of stick about scoring i’u ns sure a bit of stick about scoring runs will bother him too much. this may be seen as too little too late, but at least, at last, england have had their day in the sun. bath have been fined £60,000 for releasing taulupe faletau to play for wales in their autumn international against south africa. the match fell outside the official international window allowed by premiership
so rarely does steve smith let these escape. cook was on 66. questions have been asked about cook's appetite for batting but look at the reaction when he went to his hundred in the last over of the day. his answer to those who doubted him. the celebrations in the dressing room when he got that hundred were huge, people jumping up, room when he got that hundred were huge, peoplejumping up, and that is testa m e nt to huge, peoplejumping up, and that is testament to the bloke is. he's not someone...
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their batsmen have been more durable, especially their captain, steve smith, who not surprisingly was delighted when he spoke to us afterwards. it's been an amazing couple of weeks. i have enjoyed every moment. we have put in so much ha rd every moment. we have put in so much hard work, the preparation and everything that has come with this series has been huge. to know that everything has worked out and we have been able to get that urn back, all the emotions came out at once. i am so all the emotions came out at once. i am so pleased for the group. and all the support staff and everyone who has put in the work to get the success has put in the work to get the su ccess we has put in the work to get the success we have had in the last couple of weeks. so where now for england? couple of weeks. so where now for england 7 they couple of weeks. so where now for england? they head to melbourne for the boxing day test. they have a few days to contemplate what has been a hugely disappointing performance here in perth. there is talk now of a potential 5—0 whitewash. can they avoid that? it
their batsmen have been more durable, especially their captain, steve smith, who not surprisingly was delighted when he spoke to us afterwards. it's been an amazing couple of weeks. i have enjoyed every moment. we have put in so much ha rd every moment. we have put in so much hard work, the preparation and everything that has come with this series has been huge. to know that everything has worked out and we have been able to get that urn back, all the emotions came out at once. i am so all the...
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and with good reason will stop with time disappearing, korey smith got the match—winner for bristol city. the moment dreams are made of. chelsea are also through but they needed a late alvaro morata winner at stamford bridge to see off fellow premier league side bournemouth. the cherries equalised through dan gosling in the 90th minute after willian had given chelsea a first half lead but morata got the injury time winner. four teams left and the reward for chelsea, a semifinal against arsenal. semifinals played over two la kes arsenal. semifinals played over two lakes next month. paul clement has become the sixth premier league manager to be sacked this season. he onlyjoined swansea at the turn of the year and despite helping to keep them up last season, he leaves them at the bottom of the table, four points from safety. a little earlier i spoke to bbc sport wales football correspondent rob phillips. it is ironic they pulled the trigger just a couple of days before they play crystal palace and crystal palace was paul clement's first game in charge when he arrived in january. they said t
and with good reason will stop with time disappearing, korey smith got the match—winner for bristol city. the moment dreams are made of. chelsea are also through but they needed a late alvaro morata winner at stamford bridge to see off fellow premier league side bournemouth. the cherries equalised through dan gosling in the 90th minute after willian had given chelsea a first half lead but morata got the injury time winner. four teams left and the reward for chelsea, a semifinal against...
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the boys bowled well to get 6—450 —— — 40.‘ good day for australia, you sense steve smith is the key man. 92 not out going into day three. if he gets a big century australia will still be hopeful of securing a first—innings lead and potentially a match—winning and ashes winning position. andy swiss reporting for us. position. andy swiss reporting for us. world seven clear at the top of the championship table after beating sheffield wednesday this evening. he showed why the most expensive player signed by a championship club, rachel shabi. it is believed to be £50 million they paid by him. wednesday still ten points off the play—off places. manchester city are playing tottenham in the late kick—off tomorrow, dominating the season s0 kick—off tomorrow, dominating the season so far with 15 consecutive wins and counting. can anybody stop them? arsenal, wins and counting. can anybody stop them 7 arsenal, chelsea, wins and counting. can anybody stop them? arsenal, chelsea, liverpool and manchester united have all tried and manchester united have all tried and failed. spurs have
the boys bowled well to get 6—450 —— — 40.‘ good day for australia, you sense steve smith is the key man. 92 not out going into day three. if he gets a big century australia will still be hopeful of securing a first—innings lead and potentially a match—winning and ashes winning position. andy swiss reporting for us. position. andy swiss reporting for us. world seven clear at the top of the championship table after beating sheffield wednesday this evening. he showed why the most...
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the video umpire helped, finally dislodging steve smith. but some hefty lower order hitting took australia's total way out of sight. for england's batsmen, it was now all about survival. josh hazlewood's brilliance did for alastair cook and worse was to follow. joe root, the captain, remember, what was he thinking? but as his team—mates fell around him, james vince stood tall, a fluent 50 starting a recovery until the ball of this, or perhaps any summer, mitchell starc, the stump destroyer, just watch this zigzag of the pitch at 90 mph. unplayable. dawid malan and jonny bairstow helped calm the nerves with an unbeaten partnership, until a deluge sparked delight among the barmy army. but their team need something very special. two guys at the crease spent a lot of time there in the first innings. it's slightly differing conditions but we've got to have believe we can get over the line tomorrow. england are still hanging on. more rain is forecast but only that and some determined batting can save england's hopes. andy swiss, bbc news, perth
the video umpire helped, finally dislodging steve smith. but some hefty lower order hitting took australia's total way out of sight. for england's batsmen, it was now all about survival. josh hazlewood's brilliance did for alastair cook and worse was to follow. joe root, the captain, remember, what was he thinking? but as his team—mates fell around him, james vince stood tall, a fluent 50 starting a recovery until the ball of this, or perhaps any summer, mitchell starc, the stump destroyer,...
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the key batsmen are in, david vaughan and steve smith. that will be the key factor in winning the test match. the fact they have been taken off early, no chance of australia win the match. no chance of the 5—0 whitewash. a question of whether england can force victory whether england can force victory whether they have the time. they have the time, potentially do they have the time, potentially do they have the time, potentially do they have the ability? they need to bowl australia out pretty quickly? absolutely key getting one of both warner and sniff out. the two australian batsmen. 0nly occasionally did they get to the boundary, because england tied them down. they need to get one of them out. then they are into the australian middle order. england will fancy their chances of making further progress. big day for the england bowlers, james anderson and stuart broad, the most experienced and successful english bowling partnership. there will be some attention on the english use of the ball. they were born for deliberately throwing the
the key batsmen are in, david vaughan and steve smith. that will be the key factor in winning the test match. the fact they have been taken off early, no chance of australia win the match. no chance of the 5—0 whitewash. a question of whether england can force victory whether england can force victory whether they have the time. they have the time, potentially do they have the time, potentially do they have the time, potentially do they have the ability? they need to bowl australia out pretty...
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haven't lost to england at a test match here at the waca since 1978, but, even so, their captain steve smith says his team are taking nothing for granted. england are a very good side, and no doubt they will come back really hard this week. for us, the message i have said to the boys is don't get complacent. keep playing really good, hard, aggressive cricket and do the basics really well. if we do that on this wicket hopefully we will get the result we are after at the end of this week. australia with another wonderful opportunity to seal an ashes series at home soil. this is the last ever ashes test here at the waca. next time, they will be playing at a new stadium here in perth. england will be hoping they can spoil the farewell party and keep this ashes series alive. what a test that will be for england. and just to recap on our top story this evening — the four—time tour de france winner chris froome says he hopes his legacy won't be tainted after he returned an "adverse" drugs test at this year's la vuelta. just to recap on the top story this evening, the four time tour de france wi
haven't lost to england at a test match here at the waca since 1978, but, even so, their captain steve smith says his team are taking nothing for granted. england are a very good side, and no doubt they will come back really hard this week. for us, the message i have said to the boys is don't get complacent. keep playing really good, hard, aggressive cricket and do the basics really well. if we do that on this wicket hopefully we will get the result we are after at the end of this week....
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bristol city striker korey smith called it a "dream come true" and manager leejohnson said it was his biggest achievement in football. the championship side are into the league cup semi—finals after knocking out the holders manchester united — and their reward a tie against manchester city. it was also a special night for one of the bristol city ball boys, who was swept up in the celebrations, alistair durden reports. absolutely magnificent! one of the biggest wins in bristol city's modern history, and the moment a young ball boy became the centre of their celebrations. as you can imagine, ten—year—old jayden neal didn't sleep much last night. amazing. like, how did we win that? just happiness. when we scored the second goal, he ran down the sideline, so i ran to him. he was the only one there. it was great to see him, because i needed to celebrate with somebody. see him, because i needed to celebrate with somebodylj see him, because i needed to celebrate with somebody. i think my heart stopped! i really do.|j celebrate with somebody. i think my heart stopped! i really do. i c
bristol city striker korey smith called it a "dream come true" and manager leejohnson said it was his biggest achievement in football. the championship side are into the league cup semi—finals after knocking out the holders manchester united — and their reward a tie against manchester city. it was also a special night for one of the bristol city ball boys, who was swept up in the celebrations, alistair durden reports. absolutely magnificent! one of the biggest wins in bristol...
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even so, captain steve smith says his team are taking nothing for granted. england are very good side and no doubt they will come back really ha rd doubt they will come back really hard this week. for us, it is about the message that i have said the boys... don't get complacent. keep playing really good, hard cricket and doing the basics well. if we do that on this wicket, hopefully we will get the result we are after at the end of this week. australia with a wonderful opportunity to seal another ashes triumph on home soil. this is the last ever ashes test at the waca. next i know —— next time, they will be playing at a new stadium in person. england will hope to spoil the farewell party and keep this ashes series alive. what a testable beaver england. —— test it will be for england. well, at one stage, england hoped to have steve finn as part of their bowling attack in australia. he hopes to have recovered from his knee injury for england's tour of new zealand next year, but in the meantime, he's been winning the hearts and minds of some young peopl
even so, captain steve smith says his team are taking nothing for granted. england are very good side and no doubt they will come back really ha rd doubt they will come back really hard this week. for us, it is about the message that i have said the boys... don't get complacent. keep playing really good, hard cricket and doing the basics well. if we do that on this wicket, hopefully we will get the result we are after at the end of this week. australia with a wonderful opportunity to seal...
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he‘s came through a tricky encounter with 13th seed michael smith this afternoon. keegan brown and steve west are also through. there was a christmas feel to today‘s racing at ascot, with nicky henderson trained golden present winning the big race of the day. nico de boinville rode home the 17—to—two winner of the silver cup hanidcap chase, edging out the paul nicholls—trained frodon in the closing stages. now, christmas morning can mean an early start in many households. but what about rising at 5am to start work in the dark, in freezing weather, for a wage which might not reach £8 an hour? that‘s what thousands of people will be doing on monday and britain‘s horse racing industry depends on them. but respect for the stable groom, has become a major issue in british racing in 2017, asjoe wilson reports. 6am, cotswold morning, creeping daylight in the yard reveals the unsung human heroes of christmas sport. for thousands of grooms like jacob and lily, christmas day will always be another working day. start off anywhere between 5:00 and 6:30. i muck out
he‘s came through a tricky encounter with 13th seed michael smith this afternoon. keegan brown and steve west are also through. there was a christmas feel to today‘s racing at ascot, with nicky henderson trained golden present winning the big race of the day. nico de boinville rode home the 17—to—two winner of the silver cup hanidcap chase, edging out the paul nicholls—trained frodon in the closing stages. now, christmas morning can mean an early start in many households. but what...
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beyond 150 and then fortunatelyjust beyond steve smith, the second time he had dropped him. cup took over management of the innings, driving england into a lead and pushing onto a double century. stuart broad was at first brave and then bowled. he made a 50 that infuriated the aussies. the total was nearly 500 by the close. kirk had scored more than any other visiting ten batsmen, and he had been at the crease for 10.5 hours, all surrounded by doubts about his future. did you doubt yourself coming into the match?|j future. did you doubt yourself coming into the match? i have doubted myself for 12 years and i will continue that. the longer it goes, the harder it becomes, but i suppose that is why i am quite proud that last night i delivered a performance like that. it is pleasing. it is a shame that it is four weeks too late. attributes the cup's resilience, fitness and concentration. now it will be over to england's bowlers to turn cup's tireless effort into a first victory of this ashes series. the immense power of social media was once again in evidence this christmas time
beyond 150 and then fortunatelyjust beyond steve smith, the second time he had dropped him. cup took over management of the innings, driving england into a lead and pushing onto a double century. stuart broad was at first brave and then bowled. he made a 50 that infuriated the aussies. the total was nearly 500 by the close. kirk had scored more than any other visiting ten batsmen, and he had been at the crease for 10.5 hours, all surrounded by doubts about his future. did you doubt yourself...